You are in the middle of a divorce. You and your spouse have been talking, remembering the good times. You decide to try to give the marriage another chance. You call your Holcomb Law attorney to tell them about the reconciliation. The attorney is happy for you. You’re confused. You thought they’d be upset, try to convince you to go …
How Do You Separate a Marriage in Virginia?
My name is Stephen Jones and I’m an Associate Attorney here at Holcomb Law. A common question we are asked by our clients is, how do I file for a legal separation in Virginia? The answer is often surprising to our clients because there is no legal separation of Virginia, at least nothing formal that you file with the …
Adultery and Child Custody in Virginia – Does Adultery Impact Child Custody in VA?
My name is Nora Misenti, I’m an attorney here at Holcomb Law, and I’ve been asked about the effects that adultery might have on a custody case. Custody is decided based on what’s in the best interest of the child. That being said, the needs of the child are paramount. So the court is going to make that best …
Can You Force Your Spouse to Leave the Marital Home in Virginia?
My name is Attorney Chad L. Simpson, and I’m an Associate Attorney for Holcomb Law. One of the common questions that we get here at the firm is whether or not one spouse can evict or kick out the other spouse during a divorce. The general answer is no. We will get individuals that come into our office and …
Child Abandonment Laws in VA – When Is It Considered Child Abandonment of a Non Custodial Parent
Hello, how you doing? My name is attorney Chad L. Simpson, and I’m an associate attorney for Holcomb Law. A common question that we sometimes get here at the firm is, how long do I have to go without contacting my child for me to lose my rights? An answer could be, as little as six months. While you …
Divorce & Child Custody Mediation in Virginia
Today we’re here to talk about mediation in Virginia, specifically related to divorce and child custody and visitation. One of the first things you need to know and understand is that mediation is completely outside of the scope of the courts, meaning what you discuss in mediation is confidential with a couple of exceptions. The style and approach of …
How Do I Get Emergency Custody in Virginia – Emergency Temporary Custody Order
Hello. I’m Carter Allen, the lead attorney at Holcomb Law. One of the most misunderstood topics in the area of family law is what would constitute an emergency as it pertains to child custody. Perhaps it would be useful to begin with what would not be determined to be an emergency. I planned to take my child to King’s …
FREE RESOURCE! AppClose Co-Parenting Communication App
Communication between parents after separation can be difficult and so can keeping track of schedules and requests for payments. Holcomb Law has discovered a co-parenting app, AppClose, that can be downloaded right to your phone. The best part – it’s free! Besides the cost, there are many great features with this app that can help you and the other parent …
Child Custody Laws in Virginia for Unmarried Parents
My name is Nora Misenti. I’m an attorney here at Holcomb Law, and I’m going to share a little bit of information with you about custody as it relates to parents who are unmarried and maybe discuss a couple of your rights and things that maybe you should do or not do. First things first, both parents have custody …
How is Child Support Calculated in Virginia
My name is Stephen Jones, and I am an associate attorney here at Holcomb Law. When parents are separating either through a divorce or breakup, the issue of child support often comes up. While there is often some love lost between the parents, what is usually clear from every meeting we have with them is that they love their …